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Summer Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
5.3 – 30 years ago
read a book that has consecutive words beginning with the same letter in its title, or that has an author whose first and last names begin with the same initial.
Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn (Title: Gone Girl)
Gillian Flynn is a Goodreads Author
15.9 - Mountains to Climb
Read a book with the word "mountain" or "river" in the title, subtitle, or series name
The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann (Mountain in Title) Claiming Big Book Ticket 706 Pages
50.1 - Beth NC's task: Seven Mansions of the Black Tortoise
Mansion 12: Rooftop – Read a book with a rooftop a cemetery on the cover . Required: Include cover in your post.
(cemetery)
Mansion 13: Encampment – Read a book with one of these words “royal, imperial, king, queen, prince, princess, emperor, empress, duke, or duchess” in the title or subtitle.
("Queen" in title)
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Goodreads Author
Mansion 14: Wall – Read a book you borrowed from a library
Dead Until Dark (borrowed from Saskatoon Public Library)
Points this task: 70
Total points: 340
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 24
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
read a book that has consecutive words beginning with the same letter in its title, or that has an author whose first and last names begin with the same initial.
Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn (Title: Gone Girl)
Gillian Flynn is a Goodreads Author
15.9 - Mountains to Climb
Read a book with the word "mountain" or "river" in the title, subtitle, or series name
The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann (Mountain in Title) Claiming Big Book Ticket 706 Pages
50.1 - Beth NC's task: Seven Mansions of the Black Tortoise
Mansion 12: Rooftop – Read a book with a rooftop a cemetery on the cover . Required: Include cover in your post.
(cemetery)Mansion 13: Encampment – Read a book with one of these words “royal, imperial, king, queen, prince, princess, emperor, empress, duke, or duchess” in the title or subtitle.
("Queen" in title)
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Goodreads Author
Mansion 14: Wall – Read a book you borrowed from a library
Dead Until Dark (borrowed from Saskatoon Public Library)
Points this task: 70
Total points: 340
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 24
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
15.1 - A Machiavellian Task
2:Be My Prince
5:Never Let Me Go < 154,595 ratings>
points this post:15
total points:250
2:Be My Prince
5:Never Let Me Go < 154,595 ratings>
points this post:15
total points:250
5.1 – 10 years ago.Read a book by an author who uses an initial as part of his or her Goodreads name.
by Edward W. Robertson (Goodreads Author) Points this post: 5
Total points: 460
Tasks completed: 22
Books Read: 36
GR Authors: 20
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
5.9 90 years agoFruit in title – pomegranates
A House of Pomegranates
15.5 Tour de France
Book set in France
A Hundred Million Francs
20.3 The Blank Blank
The Kreutzer Sonata
Total points 890
50 Beth NC's Task--Seven Mansions of the Black Tortoise:11. Emptiness--Ancient history up to 500 A.D.:
The Wedding Shroud by Elisabeth Storrs
12. Rooftop--Picture of Rooftop on cover:
by Simone St. James Building is under the title. Good book14. The Wall--borrowed from the library:
Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer Highly recommend this readable book.
Today's total: 50
Grand total; 815
30.9 - Andy P's task: Let's Be SensibleOption 1 - Sense: The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
Option 2 - Sight: At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks
15.4 Get to the Finish Line:2. Tortoise:
John Saturnall's Feast by Lawrence Norfolk. 409 pages
15.8 The Battle of Gettysburg:
Wilderness: A Novel by Lance Weller
30.5 Ty's Task--Reading Your 123s:
1. Fibonacci Sequence:
My birth year ends in 2 so I read
1. Time Thief by Katie MacAlister Volume 1 of the Time Thief series
2. Poison by Sara Poole book 1 of The Poisoner Mysteries.
Today's total: 60
Grand total: 875
NANCY NYTask 10.10 Blister in the Sun
Song: "Good Feeling"
Word: good
The Good Life for Less: Giving Your Family Great Meals, Good Times, and a Happy Home on a Budget by Amy Allen Clark
Task 25.3 Summer Road Trip
#5 Read book with predominately red cover
After the Fire by Belva Plain#6 Book in which character's name exactly matches car
Character: Ranger
Eleven on Top by GR author Janet Evanovich
Task 10.6 Black Flag Day
Read book set in country w/black on flag
Country: Germany
Private Berlin by GR author James Patterson
Task 15.4 Get to the Finish Line
Option 2 -read book w/ at least 400 pages
Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill (489 pages)
Points this post: 60
Total points: 270
Books: 22
Tasks: 15
GR authors: 16
Delicious Dee25.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Off to the Mediterranean Sea
Option B
I read 2 books for this task, which equalled 500 pages - Afterwards: Slovenian Writing 1945-1995 (set in Slovenia and was 242 pages/approved in the THT) and Montenegro (set in Montenegro and was 336 pages) for a total of 578 pages
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 735
GR Authors: 42
Big Books: 500+ (5), 750+ (1)
Jen UT20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter
Option 3: Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Total Points: 30
Total Books Read: 5
Kristi CO30.1 Name Dropping
I rolled 6 & 6 (British author)
Book 1: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
Book 2: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Wolf Hall is a big book at 559 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 10
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500=3, 750=0, 1000=0
Amy D.25.20 - Sarah the Librarian's task: Reading Goals
I rolled a 4 and a 6.
4. Requiem by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads Author)
6. Delirium Stories: Hana, Annabel, and Raven by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads Author)
30.7 - Delicious Dee's task: Scattergories SRC Style
Drew the letter L and the numbers 2 & 4
2. Delirium by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads Author)
Main character's name is Lena.
4. Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
Claiming 4 Goodreads Author Tickets
Points this post: 60
Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 5
Total Goodreads authors: 8
Total Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Peebee25.10: My Summer Vacation
Option 1:
Island Girls by Nancy Thayer (replacing Leaving the Atocha Station by Ben Lerner, moved to 30.7)
This book takes place in Nantucket, an island off the coast of Massachusetts. I live in the Washington, DC metro area, so would take a car + ferry or an airplane to get there.
30.7 - Scattergories SRC Style
My random letter was L.
I rolled a 1 and 6.
Option 1: Male Author
Leaving the Atocha Station by Ben Lerner (moved from 25.10)
The male author's last name begins with L.
Option 6: Word in Series Name
The White Glove War by Katie Crouch
This book is part of the Magnolia League series.
Katie Crouch is a Goodreads Author.
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Points this post: 30
Total points: 910/1350
Goodreads Authors: 1/30
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name: Barbara★15.2 -- Good Luck Charms -
Option 4:
- Trenton Lee Stewart♥ (bottom of boat is blue) 7/26***Claiming Goodreads Author***
Option 5: Before I Wake - Rachel Vincent♥ (Soul Screamers #6) 6/9
***Claiming Goodreads Author***
15.6 -- As Seen On TV - The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman♥ 7/26
(From The Daily Show Reading Club, book #24 on the list)
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/99...
***Claiming Goodreads Author***
30.2 -- DLMRose's task: Behind the Name - Started with Daniel
Book 1: The Rook - Daniel O'Malley 7/24
Book 2: A Cold-Blooded Business - Dana Stabenow (Dana is on the name chart) 7/8
Points Earned This Post: 60
Points Achieved to Date: 475
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (3)
750+ (0)
1000+ (1)
BJ Rose5 new tasks
5.2 – 20 years ago
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean
The number 'One' is in the title
10.2 -- Live Long and Prosper
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
'Classics' is listed on the book's main page
10.3 -- The Summer of '69
Untraceable by Laura Griffin was published in 2009
10.6 -- Black Flag Day
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith takes place in Botswana, which has black on its flag
20.10 Group Reads
For Mysteries Set in the Western U.S. , I read
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler with Post #30 in the discussion thread
Points this post = 55
Total Points = 340
Tasks Completed = 20
Total Pages Read = 9,307
Mod
15.1 - A Machiavellian Task
option 1 set in Italy
These Dark Things: Introducing the Captain Natalia Monte Series Set in Naples by Jan Merete Weiss
option 2 prince in title
Prince of Darkness by Sharon Kay Penman
15.2 - Good Luck Charms
option 3 5 star borrowed from Donna Jo
The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe
option 4 blue sky on cover
Calico Joe by John Grisham25.2 - JenBent's task: Trivial Pursuit - Summer of '94 Edition
option 4 mystery genre
The Blood of Lorraine: A Novel by Barbara Pope
option 6 water on cover
Everything I Found on the Beach by Cynan Jonestotal = 955
Sheila25.16 -- Lois's task: Summer Shakespeare
Option 4: Charles -
An Impartial Witness by Charles ToddAND
Option 4: Julia -
A Killing in the Hills by Julia KellerTotal Points = 1000
20.8 - It's My Birthday - Sue Q - Beginnings and EndingsOption 2 - word in title that ends in "K" - Always a Cold Deck by ***Goodreads Author*** Robert Bruce Stewart
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 220/1350
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 15
GoodReads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (1), 1000+ ()
Jessica PDX20.2 - Bamaace83's Task - Family Vacations
Option 2 - "Family" in title
by Kevin WilsonPoints This Post: 20
Total Points: 485
25.9 — Chaitra’s task: Summer Movies…The Low Profile Version5. The Spectacular Now: Read a book tagged both “Young Adult” and”Romance” on the main page.
Legend by Marie Lu
6. The Grandmaster: Read a book that is written by one of your favorite authors: Melanie Benjamin has been a favorite of mine since I read Alice I Have Been. I got to see her at the ALA conference and got a copy of:
The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin
+25 Points
Grand Total: 400
Task 20.9 - Whedonite3. Read a spin off book of a movie or tv series.
Required: Please include in your post the name of the movie or tv series.
Name of TV Series: DOCTOR WHO
Doctor Who: The Wheel of Ice (2012) by Stephen Baxter (Hardcover, 311 pages)
240 + 20 = 260
Tasks Completed: 12
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 240 + 20 = 260
Books read: 18
Pages read: 6,066
Read but not claimed: 3
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
20.7 Something NewI picked option 3 and read a book by a new to me author.
I read Goodbye for Now by Laurie Frankel. It was 289 pages, and she is a GoodReads Author.
Task Points: 20
Total Points: 160
GoodReads Authors: 8
Tasks Completed: 9
15.4 Get to the Finish LineI picked the tortoise option and read 1 book that had 400 or more pages.
I read The Promise of Stardust by Priscille Sibley. It had 432 pages and she is a GoodReads author.
Task Points: 15
Total Points: 175
GoodReads Authors: 9
Tasks Completed: 10
Shawn H.25.3 - JennRenee's task: Summer Road Trip
I chose the 1 book option; the book was 505 pages in length.
by Michael ConnellyOption 3: Lincoln, Nebraska
Option 6: Picture of a road car on the cover
**Michael Connelly is a GR Author**
***Claiming Big Ticket book for 505 pages in length***
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 110
GR Authors: 3
Big Ticket Books: 1
Readerboard Name: Tallulah A.Task #15.3 - Left and Right
Option 2- Read ONE book with a left-hand word (option A) AND a right-hand word (option B) in the title
Beat To A Pulp by Chris F. Holm
** GR Ticket Claim: Chris F. Holm is a Goodreads Author **
Approved for length by Dlmrose: message 2441 (Jun 04, 2013 04:57am)
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...
Points This Post: 15 points
Total Points: 110 points
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Books Read: 10
Tasks Completed: 8
Goodreads Authors Tickets: 7
Big books (500+) Tickets: 1
JOLIE10.4 -- The Sunshine State
61 Hours by Lee Child is set in South Dakota
Points this post: 10
Total points: 260
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 18
Goodreads authors (total): 3
Big books: 0
5.4 – 40 years ago.Read a book that goes round in circles – a round/oval hoop or ring (a circle without a center) on the cover of the book.
by Chana Keefer (Goodreads Author) Points this post: 5
Total points: 465
Tasks completed: 23
Books Read: 37
GR Authors: 21
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
FANDURY20.3 - Best Review - Nick KY's task: The Blank Blank
For this task read a book (written by any author) that has a three word title, the first word of which is "The."
The Nightingale Gallery by Paul Doherty
25.19 -- Oma1229's task: School is Out Forever!
Option A For this option choose a book that is set outside of the U.S. and has "historical fiction" as a genre on its GR main page.
When Gods Die by C.S. Harris
This book is set in the UK (Bristol and London) and has historical fiction as one of is Genres.
C.S. Harris is a Goodreads Author
Option B For this option please read a book that has a cover that is either green, gold, and/or silver.
by Warren FahyThis cover was approved in the help thread post 20 and is under the approved books in post 2.
Warren Fahy is a Goodreads author.
This is a big book with the paperback edition having 528 pages Fragment
points this post: 45
Total Points: 300
Books Read: 22
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
10.7 - Blown AwayThe Midwife's Apprentice by KAREN Cushman (I was using the name Karen)
10.9 - Add It Up
I get 6 when I add the digits in my age up, so I read
Very Far Away from Anywhere Else
25.1 - Coralie's task: Winter in Melbourne
Option 2 - Ella Minnow Pea by MARK Dunn and Option 3 (HEART) - Learning to Bow: Inside the Heart of Japan
25.5 - Bluemoon's task: In the Gardens
Option A (Japan) - The Roads to Sata: A 2000-Mile Walk Through Japan
Option C (Rose in author's name) - The Mad Scientist's Daughter by Cassandra ROSE Clarke
Total books read: 39
Points in this post: 70
Big book tickets: 2
Total points accumulated: 440/1350
Mod
I read
, with a big basket of vegetables pictured on the cover.5.10 – 100 years ago. Author shares name with Tony Award nominee.
Chris Nightingale was nominated for Best Orchestrations for Matilda the Musical. I read The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian.
30.2 - DLMRose's task: Behind the Name
I decided to start with "Sandy" and got the Family Name of Alexandros. The family tree included Alexander as a male name and Sandra as a female name.
For book 1, male author, I read
Espresso Tales by Alexander McCall Smith.
For book 2, female author, I read Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court by Sandra Day O'Connor.
Total points: 835
10.2 -- Live Long and ProsperFahrenheit 451- Ray Bradbury
25.4 - Janet F's task: Bookin' Around the Bases
Option 1: Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow - Jessica Day George, GR Author
Option 6: Rogue Descendant - Jenna Black
25.14 -- Amy C's task: The America's Cup
Option 2:
- Kathleen Woodiwiss; big book @ 540 pagesbook approved here for 1 book option.
30.8 - Peebee’s Task: A Summer Visit to the National Zoo
Option 1: The Sword Dancer - Jeannie Lin, GR Author
set in China, 800ish AD; published in 2013
Option 5: Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet - Xinran Xue
set in Tibet
30.10 - Jayme VA's task: Book News Feed
Option 5: Lord of Rage - Jill Monroe
Author Gena Showalter suggestion
Option 6 (2012 UK): How I Live Now - Meg Rosoff
Points this post: 120
Total points:975
GR Authors: 47
Big books: 500+ (3)
Jayme VA30.8 - Peebee’s Task: A Summer Visit to the National Zoo
Option 1: Sloth Bears: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
This was published on 5/21/13 and fills option 1 from the related to Asia portion of the task, as almost all the characters were born in Afghanistan. Khaled Hosseini was also born in Afghanistan.
Option 6: Giant Pandas: A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki was listed on New Releases Tagged Asia the week of 5/20. This also fills the Asia related option 2, as more than half of the book takes place in Japan.
Ruth Ozeki is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 400
GR Authors: Emma Straub, Kiera Cass, Ariel Djanikian, Kami Garcia, Gillian Flynn, Erik Larson, Paul Kemprecos, Marissa Meyer*, Marci Nault, Michael Connelly, Ruth Ozeki
Big Books: 500+(1),750+(0),1000+(0)
15.6 - As Seen On TVRead a book that has been promoted on a television show.
Daily Show / Colbert Report
by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author), Dave McKean (Illustrations) Points this post: 15
Total points: 480
Tasks completed: 24
Books Read: 38
GR Authors: 22
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Janice CA10.2 Live Long and Prosper...
All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot
+10
total: 135
tasks: 8
books: 11
GR authors: 3
Andy P.Task # 30.4 Cindy AL's task: All Things Wedding
Option B White Wedding: Read a book with a predominantly white cover
by David Rich. Approved message 34 in help threadOption D. Something Old, Something New Read a book published in the period from January 1 2012- August 2013
by Jessica Brockmole July 2013 pub. datePoints this post: 30
Total points: 760
5.10 – 100 years ago
by Laura NowlinNominee: Laura Osnes
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 2
Books read: 2
Pages Read: 660
10.1 -- The Black Tortoise and SnakeRead a book with any type of reptile (turtle, snake, lizard, alligator, etc) pictured on the cover. Dragons and dinosaurs will work, too
by Rachel HartmanPost 3
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 3
Books read: 3
Pages Read: 1124
15.4 - Get to the Finish LineOption 2 - Tortoise: Read one book with at least 400 pages.
by Steven dos SantosNumber of Pages: 420
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 35
Tasks Completed: 4
Books read: 4
Pages Read: 1544
25.11 -- Vi/Midu 's task: Explore ListopiasStarted with Nevermore
List 1: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa from YA Books of 2010 & 2011 I'm LIVING to read!!
List 2: The DUFF by Kody Keplinger from I AM IN LOVE !!!
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 60
Tasks Completed: 5
Books read: 6
Pages Read: 2184
STACIE MITask 20.1 - All Things Peru
I decided to do option 2 and read a book with a 3 and 0 in the the number of pages:
Fall for Anything by Courtney Summers
This book has 230 pages.
**Courtney Summers is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 20
Total points: 545
Tasks completed: 32
Books read: 44
Pages read: 11412
Goodreads authors: 23
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
5.5 - 50 Years AgoRed's Hot Cowboy by Carolyn Brown
10.3 - The Summer of '69
(first published January 1st 2009)
The Inn At Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods
15.4 - Get to the Finish Line
Option 2: 416 pages
Secrets by Jude Deveraux
25.3 JennRenee's task: Summer Road Trip
Option 3:
State: Maine
Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan
Maine is 538 pages so I'm claiming a Big Book Ticket.
J. Courtney Sullivan is a Goodreads Author.
Option 4:
Forgiven but not Forgotten? by Abby Green
Abby Green is a Goodreads Author.
25.7 Jessica PDX's task: Author or Title?
Book A:
Debbie Macomber is a Goodreads Author.
Book B:
Marie Force is a Goodreads Author.
25.10 Laurie ME's task: My Summer Vacation
3. Spend summers at the Vineyard
Summer Sisters by Judy Blume
5. Chocolate Goodies by Jacquelin Thomas
25.16 Lois's task: Summer Shakespeare
Option 3: Rewriting Shakespeare List
Saving Juliet by Suzanne Selfors
Suzanne Selfors is a Goodreads Author.
Option 4: Anne Page I chose to use Anne.
Cinderella of Harley Street by Anne Fraser
Anne Fraser is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 130
Total Points: 535
Total Tasks: 31
Books Read: 45
Goodreads Authors: 18
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
DARCY30.3 R.E.L.A.X.
R--Recommended
Book recommended for my book club from my friend Jill:
Heft by Liz Moore
A--Acquire from a friend or library
Book acquired from cruise ship library on vactation
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid
15.5 Tour de France
The Painted Girls by Cathy Marie Buchanan
Book set completely in Paris
**Buchanan is a Goodreads author**
Points this post: 45
Total points to date: 125
Goodreads authors: 1
Total tasks completed: 6
Big books: 500(1)
Delicious Dee15.9 Mountains to Climb
Shelter Mountain
25.18 -- Bekka's task: Adventures @ Your Library!
Option 1 - Rotters - Daniel Kraus (GR Author) - the main characters are grave robbers
Option 3 - Noah - Ben Ryder (GR Author) - Ryd falls between ROT and SIN on the library shelves; ebook only approved in like 691 of the spreadsheet
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 775
GR Authors: 44
Big Books: 500+ (5), 750+ (1)
Task 10.2: Read a book with the genre "Classics" listed on its main page.Read A Study in Scarlet (03 Jun '13)
Points: 10
Total: 10/1350
Tasks: 1
Books: 1
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 25.13 - Dirty Dancing
I did options C and D.
For option C, I read a book about a ballet dancer and her time at a prestigious dance school:
Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe
For option D, I read a book set in New Jersey:
Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich
**Both Janet Evanovich and Stasia Ward Kehoe are Goodreads authors!!**
Points this task: 25
Total points: 570
Tasks completed: 33
Books read: 46
Pages read: 12196
Goodreads authors: 25
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
20.4 - INITIAL FUN - Catfish Alley by Lynne Bryant whose initials L.B. can be found in my readerboard name BLuemoon.Lynne Bryant ia a Goodreads Author and is new to me.
20.7 - SOMETHING NEW - OPTION 3 - Helen Keller in Love: A Novel by Rosie Sultan who is an author that is new to me.
25.13 - DIRTY DANCING
OPTION A - THE MUSIC - I chose the song BE MY BABY and read Having Her Boss's Baby by Susan Mallery.
OPTION D - THE SETTING - Book set in New Jersey - Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich.
Susan Mallery and Janet Evanovich are both Goodreads Authors.
TOTAL POINTS - 720
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 22
BIG BOOKS - 6
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - CASSELM's task: They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky…Option 2:Read a book with the genre of Romance or Erotica on its page.
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 50
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
15.7 11/11The Light Keeper's Legacy by Kathleen Ernst
Title contains EE in Keeper and Author contains EE in Kathleen.
15.9 No More Homework!
A Door in the River by Inger Ash Wolfe
Today's total: 30
Grand total: 905
Coralie10.3 The Summer of ‘69
Nightbirds on Nantucket first published in 1966
25.5 In the Gardens
A. Book set in Japan
Fear and Trembling
D. Book with Romance genre
Poor People
Total points 925
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5.2 – 20 years ago
Ten Girls to Watch by Charity Shumway
The title contains the number "ten."
5.3 – 30 years ago
Time Flies by Claire Cook
The author's first and last names begin with the same initial, CC.
Claire Cook is a Goodreads Author.
25.5: In the Gardens
Option A:
Beautiful Day by Elin Hilderbrand (replacing Goodbye for Now by Laurie Frankel, moved to 25.8)
The author's initials appear in TEA HOUSE.
Elin Hilderbrand is a Goodreads Author.
25.8 - Big Sky Country
Option 3: Night Sky
The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls
The title contains the word "star."
Option 6: Washington, My Home
Goodbye for Now by Laurie Frankel (moved from 25.5)
This book takes place in Seattle, Washington.
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Points this post: 35
Total points: 880/1350
Goodreads Authors: 2/29
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)